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Gustavus Disposal & Recycling Center Assistant Operator - Summer Position

As a relief worker, the Assistant Operator is responsible for daily operation of the DRC while on duty. While acting as the primary operator the Assistant Operator is fully responsible for the operation of the DRC. Assistant Operator also works with the Manager/ Operator to expedite special projects or deal with high work loads.

City of Gustavus - Job Announcement (and Description)


Job Title:  Gustavus Disposal & Recycling Center Assistant Operator
This is a part-time position, primarily summer seasonal: late May - early September. Also winter season option.

This is an entry level position


General Description: Assistant Operator works with the Manager/ Operator during the workday or to help expedite special projects. As a relief worker, the Assistant Operator is responsible for daily operation of the DRC while on duty. 


Key Duties:

  • Accepting waste from customers and making sure all deliveries conform to DRC operating policy - i.e. knowing what is acceptable and what is not.
  •  Processing solid waste, recyclables, and compost materials.
  • Assuring that DRC operations are conducted in a safe, and environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with City, State and Federal regulations.
  • Accepting payment of usage and product fees and submitting these payments to DRC Manager/ Operator.
  • Helping to maintain DRC equipment and facility in good condition.


Work Schedule: Summer season, June through August; 4 - 5 days/ week; Tuesday - Saturday; Approximately 4 or more hours per day depending on work load; Up to 32 hours per week. There are also some hours in late May and early September.

Winter option of October through April: If worker successfully complteted summer season and is interested, the worker is eligible to work stand-by in the winter.

Qualifications:

  • That you enjoy working with people and have a willingness to help them with the City's recycling and disposal programs.
  • That you are able to do hard physical work in an outdoor environment. Individual must be able to lift and move 70 pounds of weight.
  • That you are comfortable operating our skid-steer loader, large and small baler, glass pulverizer and other equipment. In short, that you are comfortable operating equipment.
  • Knowledge of how to use computers and software is also essential.
  • Because of equipment use all applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Applicant should have a valid Alaska driver license.

Wage: Depends on experience; $15.00 base wage

Employee Category: Entry Level
Appointing authority: Mayor          
Supervised by: DRC Manager/ Operator.
Probationary Period: Six months (only accumulated while being paid)

Training provided: Instruction in operating all DRC equipment & general waste handling procedures.

Application period: April 13th, 2011 - May 3rd, 2011. Application forms are available from the City Clerk  PO Box 1, Gustavus, Alaska 99826 (907) 697-2451 or at the DRC 697-2118. Please provide a cover letter and  brief  resume. If no applications are received during the application period the application period will remain open until there is a qualified application received.

Appointment procedure: After the close of the application period applicants will be interviewed by the Manager/ Operator and one DRC Committee member. The Manager/ Operator and the committee member will forward their recommendation to the Mayor for final approval.

More information? Please contact Paul Berry, DRC Manager/ Operator 697-2118 or 697-2188

The City of Gustavus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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